The idea of zeroes as placeholders is so foreign to me that I don't even understand what you're all talking about.
Wash: Mal, your dead army buddy's on the bridge! Zoe: He ain't dead. Wash: Oh.
'The Message'
Natter 40: The Nice One
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Nov 02, 2005 5:26:43 am PST #670 of 10006
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Kate P. - Nov 02, 2005 5:28:47 am PST #671 of 10006
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I think I've always used zeroes too, unless I am totally misunderstanding what you all are talking about.
Consuela - Nov 02, 2005 5:30:18 am PST #672 of 10006
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
{{Aimee}} I'm so glad you were there, but I'm sorry for your loss.
DebetEsse - Nov 02, 2005 5:30:44 am PST #673 of 10006
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Ok. Say you're taking 321 times 43. You multiply 321 by 3. Then you go down a line and multiply by the 40. You start your answer (with a 4) in line with the 6 of the previous partial product. Some of us put a 0 below the 3, to hold that place empty.
Assuming you weren't speaking in hyperbole.
Theodosia - Nov 02, 2005 5:37:43 am PST #674 of 10006
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'd argue for including the zeroes as placeholders, to enforce the concept of decimal places and line things up right (especially when graph paper is not available.) When you get to be a big smart adult like me, ::preens:: you can skip the zeroes because you instinctively know they're there.
Kalshane - Nov 02, 2005 5:38:47 am PST #675 of 10006
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I'm so sorry, Aimee. My condolences to you and your family.
We always used zeros as placeholders when I was in school. Like others have said, I can see that you don't have to do it, but it definitely makes it easier to keep everything lined up.
§ ita § - Nov 02, 2005 5:46:57 am PST #676 of 10006
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
It's best I remove all placeholders, because I think I have them all in and am off by some multiple of the base. Best to leave them out, and put them in at the end.
Aimé, I'm glad that you and Em got to be with your family at this hard time. Much strength to all of you.
Megan E. - Nov 02, 2005 5:51:14 am PST #677 of 10006
((((Amiee)))) I'm glad you were with your grandfather before he passed away.
Kate P. - Nov 02, 2005 5:53:13 am PST #678 of 10006
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Oh, Aimee. I'm so, so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
Vortex - Nov 02, 2005 5:54:00 am PST #679 of 10006
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Love to Aimee and her fam.